Obituary of Christine Yankou

CHRISTINE YANKOU (n�e Trenton) Passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on August 1, 2006 at Chester Village, after a lengthy illness in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Louis Alexander. Loving mother of Christine "Chrissie�, Linda (Ron) and Byron (Nancy). Devoted grandmother of Elias and Susanna. Christine was an active member of the Greek Community. She was one of the founding members of St. Irene�s Chrisovalantou Greek Orthodox Church and President of the Women�s Auxiliary. She was a Past President of the Daughters of Penelope. Christine and Louis were pioneers in establishing their real estate and insurance business on the Danforth in what is now the heart of Greektown. Their office was always open for helping members of the Greek community apply for their Canadian citizenship. Christine was never too busy to make wonderful Greek dishes that her family and friends enjoyed. She loved Greece but was a proud Canadian. Christine won the Women of Distinction Award from the YWCA for her efforts toward helping women. The family wish to thank Robert and the staff of Chester Village for their wonderful care. Friends will be received at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME - A.W. MILES CHAPEL, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, August 4th. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 5th at 11 o�clock in ST. IRENE�S CHRISOVALANTOU GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH, 66 Gough Avenue (Pape Avenue and Danforth Avenue). Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery. If desired, donations to the Alzheimer Society for Metropolitan Toronto, 2323 Yonge Street, Suite #500, Toronto M4P 2C9, would be appreciated.